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Our Service Commitment Read our brand promise Our Commitment to Inclusion College's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility Council & Committees Council regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in the public interest.

Annual Reports A summary of the year's accomplishments and financial statements. Strategic Plan Strategy 2026 lays the foundation for the College. President & Registrar Get to know the College leadership.

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Licensure Maintaining your licence with the College Accreditation Ensure a professional environment Quality Practice Veterinarians demonstrate their continued competence

Practice Advisory Service A listing of FAQs for online reference and contact information for helpful, personal service! Ethics Resource Hub Learn about the Ethics Consultations Your input is important to Council

Your Well-being is Important We care about your well being Professional Corporations Privacy in your Practice Protection of Personal Information
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Accredited School Graduates For individuals graduating from an accredited veterinary school. Unaccredited School Graduates For individuals graduating from an unaccredited veterinary school. Applicants licensed in Canada For individuals who are currently licensed in Canada.

Jurisprudence Exam Information Resource & instruction guides to prepare for the exam. Registration Committee Public protection balanced with access to the profession. Supervision for Restricted Licensees

Licensure in Emergencies Facilitates licensure in an emergency situation. Supporting New Licensees Understand your ethical, legal and professional obligations. Applicant Fees
Investigations & Hearings

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Complaints Process Investigations and hearings navigator Mediated Resolution Programs Alternative means of resolving disputes. Discipline Process The public trusts the College to address concerns about a veterinarian’s practice or conduct.

Discipline Orders Furthering your understanding of professional misconduct.
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Search the College's Public Register for reliable information on a veterinarian's licence status, contact information, education and practice history.

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Ask a Practice Advisor

Practice Advisory Service

Do you have questions on the regulations, policy and expectations associated with the practice of veterinary medicine? The College's practice advisory service is free and confidential.

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Read Discipline Summaries

Discipline Summaries

The outcomes of discipline hearings are public information and provide a greater understanding of the veterinary profession's accountability to the public.

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Read College Standards

Standards & Policy

The College's standards and policy documents support the delivery of safe, quality veterinary medicine in Ontario.

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Council Highlights

Practice Advisory Service

Ethics Resource Hub

Throughout the Ethics Resource Hub, you will find online resources to assist veterinarians in building skills in ethical decision-making.

Ethics Resource Hub

Peer Review of Medical Records

2022 PRMR Report available

Through PRMR, trained Peer Reviewers assess medical records of randomly selected practices and for those who participate voluntarily. The PRMR helps to identify areas for improvement and confirms areas of strength. The 2022 aggregate report shares data from the first full year of the new PRMR process and highlights opportunities for all veterinarians to enhance their record-keeping practices.

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Find a Veterinarian

Search the College's Public Register for reliable information on a veterinarian's licence status, contact information, education and practice history.

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What’s new?

Changes coming in facility accreditation

A contemporary model for facility accreditation, including a flexible and responsive inspection process, is expected to launch in the fall of 2023.

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